US House defeats bid to cut off Israel aid in vote dividing Democrats

In a significant political divide, the U.S. House of Representatives voted against an amendment to halt aid to Israel, with almost half of the Democrats opposing the move. This reflects a deepening rift between progressive U.S. Democrats and Israel over its military actions in Gaza. The vote underscores the internal tensions within the Democratic party, highlighting a clash between those advocating for more critical stances on Israel's policies and those supporting continued support. This development has broader implications for U.S. foreign policy and its relationships in the Middle East.